The Promo Playbook by Cubic Promote

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The Promo Playbook by https://www.cubicpromote.com.au/ Here we discuss promotional products, AI, marketing, Custom uniforms and business-related topics. Tune in if you want to learn, grow, market, promote or manage!

  1. 5H AGO

    How AI Changes the Way We See Images

    One photo can reopen a cold case and that same emotional trigger can revive a stalled campaign. We start with a true crime example where investigators deliberately choose a specific image to stir memory and emotion, then pull that thread into what still works on Instagram, TikTok, and paid social today. Visual marketing is not just “pretty content” it is a behavioural lever, and we break down why it consistently generates action when words alone fall flat.  From there, we zoom out to perception and positioning through a story from a live talk with Michelle Obama, where personal style becomes a practical lesson in how people judge, categorise, and respond. That idea carries straight into branding, sales, and customer experience: presentation influences behaviour, and it shapes trust before you ever get to features, price, or proof.  Then we go deep on AI marketing and the real operational impact of generative AI. We talk AI ad creation, the explosion of new tools, and how we are training teams to test AI video editing apps and creative workflows that can produce engaging ads fast. We also get honest about the costs: token burn, subscriptions, and how AI can become a new cost centre even while it saves hours. Finally, we share a cautionary rollout story about an AI voice to text tool that overheats laptops and needs constant Wi-Fi, plus what that kind of failure does to team confidence.  If you’re building with AI right now, this conversation will help you think clearly about speed, reliability, and trust. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who is rolling out AI at work, and leave a review with the one AI tool you currently can’t live without. Follow our speakers: Charles Liu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-liu-042b9124/ Nathan Tripolone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-tripolone/  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    13 min

  2. MAY 15

    AI Search Is Changing How Customers Find Your Business

    A wedding venue hands over a bottle of champagne before you have paid a cent. It feels generous, it feels memorable, and it also raises a sharper question: how much of our “rational” buying is shaped by small moments of persuasion? We start with a real vendor search, from shortlisting a dozen venues to making the garden versus beach call, then we unpack why warmth, patience, and genuine listening can close a deal faster than any scripted pitch. Along the way we name the psychology at play, especially the law of reciprocity, and how it can subtly reduce your desire to keep shopping. From there we shift into the practical chaos of booking wedding suppliers when time is tight: photographers, DJs, acoustic performers, and everyone in between. We talk about how people actually research under pressure, leaning on Google search and Instagram, filtering by availability first, and only then judging quality. That leads to a deeper look at modern online marketing: why page one rankings are not always what they seem, how affiliate marketing and lead referral deals can shape the “best of” lists, and why the internet can feel less organic than it used to. We finish with reputation management and business development lessons that apply well beyond weddings. Fake reviews, coordinated one star attacks, and review extortion can put small businesses in a brutal spot, so we discuss why you need diversified channels and consistent outreach. The closing rule is simple and demanding: every day without fail, make offers at scale across the platforms you can sustain. If you found this useful, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who runs a business, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Follow our speakers: Charles Liu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-liu-042b9124/ Nathan Tripolone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-tripolone/  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    13 min

  3. MAY 12

    Everyone Talks About AI Tools. Almost Nobody Talks About This Skill

    Email feels “quick” until you realise you’ve reread the same thread three times, mentally drafted a reply twice, and still haven’t sent it. We start with a deceptively simple productivity idea that changes that pattern: touch an email once. If you can’t take the next action right now, don’t open it yet. Pair that with a daily inbox window, smart flags, and calendar blocking, and your attention stops leaking through tiny cracks all day. Then we get honest about another attention sink: social media. We talk practical ways to restrict access and interrupt doomscrolling, from time-limit alerts to logging out on purpose. From there, we move into a real-world marketing experiment we ran for two weeks by pushing lots of short video clips across LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. The results are not one-size-fits-all. LinkedIn seems to punish volume and bury posts, while YouTube and TikTok can reward quantity, and Instagram often lands in a messy middle where both quality and frequency matter. We also share what changes when you onboard a remote marketing assistant and suddenly need more structure than “mad scientist” energy. With AI evolving at breakneck speed across editing, design, and even print-ready creative, we make the case that communication is becoming the edge. The clearer you can write and explain context in English, the better your prompts and the better your outcomes. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s drowning in tabs, and leave a review. What platform are you trying to crack right now? Follow our speakers: Charles Liu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-liu-042b9124/ Nathan Tripolone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-tripolone/  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    11 min

  4. MAY 8

    Mining Data and Claude to do Receivables

    Skipping the jingle is not a gimmick, it is a bet on your time. We start with the “cold open” philosophy and why the attention economy rewards creators and business owners who get to the point fast, especially when people are trying to learn something practical and they are already halfway through the problem.  From there, we borrow a sharp line from Jay Abraham: “You can’t see the label if you’re inside the jar.” If you are juggling customers, staff, payroll, and rent, it is normal to miss obvious opportunities sitting in plain sight. We walk through one of the biggest hidden assets in business growth and marketing: your existing customer list. We talk customer data mining, simple email marketing and SMS ideas, and how to use buying behavior to uncover what customers need before and after they buy from you. That naturally leads to smarter cross-sells, bundles, and joint venture partnerships that add value without reinventing your whole product line.  We also challenge the idea that you should be totally “outside the jar.” Staying close to the front line matters, because real customer pain points show up in calls, complaints, and the messy day-to-day details. To reclaim time without losing touch, we share a hands-on example of automation: building an AI agent to follow up outstanding invoices using Microsoft Outlook, Zapier, Claude, and Xero. It is a practical look at how AI automation can improve accounts receivable, protect cash flow, and even help you react faster when customers show signs of financial distress.  If you found this useful, subscribe, share it with a business owner who is stretched thin, and leave a review with one “obvious opportunity” you think most companies ignore.  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    10 min

  5. APR 24

    This Is Why Your Ads Feel Like They’re Following You

    Silence after you send a quote can mess with your head, but it’s usually just friction, timing, or mismatched tone. We walk through a follow-up email we’d actually send when a prospective client hasn’t replied for a few weeks, including the exact kind of wording that makes it easy for someone to answer without feeling pressured. The goal is simple: get clarity, uncover objections, and move the opportunity forward with a message that sounds human. From there, we dig into why follow-ups work differently depending on personality. Some people want the direct question and a fast decision. Others need more detail, more reassurance, and a calmer, more considered approach. We talk about tailoring your sales follow-up email to different decision styles and how to do it even when you don’t have perfect information about the prospect. We also zoom out into the system behind the message: tracking where each lead came from, linking your follow-up to the original campaign that triggered the enquiry, and adding a small hit of value so you’re not just “checking in.” We cover follow-up cadence, how newsletter nurturing fits in, and how targeted emails and case studies keep you relevant over time. Then we take a sharp turn into digital marketing tactics like geo-targeting and event targeting, why ads can feel creepy accurate, and how marketers can reach the right people based on where they physically go. If you want better response rates, smarter lead nurturing, and a clearer client acquisition process, this one is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who sells services, and leave a review with your best follow-up line so we can compare notes.  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    6 min

  6. APR 22

    “Annoying” Salespeople Win - Here’s Why

    Follow-up gets a bad reputation, but we think the real problem is fear. If you’ve ever held back because you didn’t want to annoy a prospect, we unpack a different lens: when someone enquires, they’re asking you to help solve a problem, and consistent follow-up is part of doing the job well. We talk about the personality side too, especially how introverts can follow up confidently without feeling pushy. From there, we explore why repetition in advertising works even when it’s loud, frequent, or genuinely irritating. The point isn’t to be obnoxious, it’s to earn a permanent spot in someone’s memory so you’re the first name they think of when timing changes. We compare sales follow up to brand recall, and why “top of mind” often beats “best deal” when a buyer is ready to move. We also get practical about marketing measurement and advertising attribution. Radio and TV can feel impossible to track, so we share the simplest bridge from offline to online: a clear, isolated call to action like a unique URL or promo code. And because we can’t help ourselves, we finish with a lighter detour into performance habits, from cacao powder for antioxidants to backward running and sled pulls for knee-friendly training. If this helped you rethink persistence, measurable marketing, or staying sharp day to day, subscribe, share the show with a mate, and leave a quick review so more people can find it.  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    10 min

  7. APR 17

    AI Built A Website, Hired Our Team… Cost Us Less, Did More

    Hiring used to be a slow grind: post a role, drown in resumes, miss great people because you can’t move fast enough. We put that to the test by running an international search for high-skill web developers, pulling in roughly 150 applicants in two days, then using AI to cut the pile down to a tight shortlist we could actually interview. The result surprised us: within a couple of days we hired two developers, and our existing team was genuinely impressed by the skill level that surfaced. From there, we zoom out into what this speed means for the future of work. If a candidate shows up with their own AI “team” already set up, copywriting, video editing, research, and more, are you hiring one person or an entire capability stack? We talk about why AI literacy is quickly becoming a baseline skill in marketing and digital roles, and why the people who learn to orchestrate tools well will pull away from the pack. We also get practical about AI website development and automation. One of us built a client site in about six hours and estimates around $6,000 AUD saved, but we’re honest about the trade-offs: updates can be clunky, tiny design tweaks can derail outputs, limits and crashes still happen, and complex CMS-style sites remain a challenge. Finally, we connect the dots to bigger business economics: AI-driven efficiency, the risk of hollowing out mid-level roles, and why expensive CRM platforms like Salesforce and even HubSpot face real pressure as AI makes “big company” capabilities cheaper. Subscribe for more real-world AI workflows, share this with a teammate who’s still doing things the slow way, and leave a review with your take: would you trust AI to help choose who gets the interview?  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

    11 min

  8. APR 7

    AI in Sales: What to Automate vs What to Keep Human

    Virtual selling didn’t just “grow” after 2020, it took over. We share a stat that over 90% of B2B companies have shifted to virtual sales models thanks to better sales process efficiency and modern management software, then we zoom in on the exceptions. South Korea and Japan still lean more heavily toward face-to-face business meetings, which sparks a bigger question: when does digital selling build trust, and when does it quietly drain it?  From there we get hands-on with voice AI agents. We’ve tested an AI that handles inbound telephone calls and it’s shockingly close, but the weird part isn’t the answers, it’s the rhythm. Those tiny buffers, awkward pauses, and moments where the bot jumps in too early reveal the hardest problem in conversational AI: knowing when to speak. We talk about why timing is a human relationship skill, how tricky multi-part questions are, and why even a 0.5 second delay can change the feel of a conversation.  We also map out where AI sales automation makes the most sense right now: faster B2C interactions, and B2B lead qualification instead of full relationship selling. Then we shift to AI marketing productivity, reacting to a story about building video ads, landing pages, and email follow-up sequences in a single week with tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot. We’re honest about the trade-off too: speed is real, but granular control and “perfectly on brand” details still trip AI up, especially in enterprise compliance environments.  If you’re rethinking your sales strategy, marketing funnel, or lead qualification workflow, this one will give you clearer guardrails for what to automate and what to keep human. Subscribe, share this with a teammate, and leave a review, then tell us: where has AI saved you the most time so far?  Follow Cubic Promote: 🌐 Website: https://www.cubicpromote.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/company/cubic-promote 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cubicpromote/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CubicPromote 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cubic_promote 📌 Pinterest: https://au.pinterest.com/cubicpromote/ ⭐ Google Business: https://share.google/hskqvOCdVzgckNmYJ ✖️ X: https://x.com/cubicpromote

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